Cartoon For Every Tall Speaker Who Flies Economy

I always fly economy class to save the meeting planners money but there is always this problem for a guy 6'4" tall. It becomes even more of a problem when the person in front of you puts his/her seat back.

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Free sample of You Know You're Stressed Out When...

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New Cartoon for Your Enjoyment

Thought you'd get a kick out of this one.

Mike

How to Parent Teenagers and Stay Sane

New Story: Will We Never Learn??

In an ancient and far away city there lived two successful and
very competitive merchants who hated one another and were
constantly trying to better the other.

One night a messenger from God visited one of the merchants
and told him that he was instructed to grant him one wish and
one wish only.

There was only one condition attached to the granting of the
wish. Whatever the merchant wished for, his hated competitor
would receive double his wish.

The merchant pondered his decison while the messenger waited
patiently.

After a short time the merchant looked at the angel with a
slight smile on his face and said, " Make me blind in one eye."

Storytelling Tip Don't try to explain the story to your audience. Let the story speak to the listener/reader.

Become a fantastic storyteller

New Story: Lesson From An Aged Mother

A son went to visit his 85 year old mother in a nursing home
to take her for a drive in the country. As they were leaving
her room he noticed that she had forgotten her cane. " Don't
forget your cane, Mom," he said.

She looked at him sternly and told him, in no uncertain
terms, that it wasn't a cane. It was a walking stick.

"What's the difference?" the son asked.

She quickly replied, " A cane speaks of disability while a
walking stick speaks of ability."

CASE CLOSED!!!

I was the son in the story. Mom died July 18, 2008 at the wonderful age of 94. What an attitude she had.

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Let me Tell You a Story...What Will Be Your Reality?

Two women turned seventy about the same time and were both
engaged in deciding how they would spend their remaining
years.

One decided to prepare for death and started selling her
belongings just keeping what she absolutely needed. She sold
her house and moved into a condo and just started to take life
easy.

The other woman named Hulda Crooks took a path less travelled.
She started training in preparation for grand adventures.

Where did her path take her?

Hulda Crooks became the first 91 year old woman to
successfully climb Mount Fugi in Japan.


The Secrets to Power Storytelling Revealed

Our Need For Silence in a Noisy World

It is quite evident that we are living in one terribly noisy world and it seems to be getting worse every day. Everywhere we go we are accosted by loud, unwanted sound. When we enter elevators, malls and restaurants we are engulfed by musak. I recently had lunch at a popular restaurant and found the background music so loud that it interfered with normal conversation and the enjoyment of my lunch. When I asked the waitress if she could turn the music off, or at least down, she said, " I don't think we can." Surely we as a people are still in charge of volume controls.

How to Make a Friend of Silence


* Make a conscious commitment to the experience and appreciation of silence.

* Go for a walk in nature. Let the silence soothe your spirit.

* When you are alone in your residence turn off all noise making appliances. Begin with fifteen minutes of silence and gradually increase the duration.

* Learn how to meditate and schedule a ten minute meditation period once or twice a day. Gradually extend your meditation time.

* When driving to work, turn off your car radio and drive in silence.

* Go camping for an night by yourself. Find a quiet campground where they don't allow people to blast their music without consideration for others. I usually go solo camping for one week each year to be alone and silent in the outdoors. It has become something I eagerly look forward to.

* Drive to a lake at sunset and rent a canoe. Paddle slowly along the shoreline observing the silent sights and the gentle sounds of nature as the sun sets and darkness approaches.

* In silence listen to your breathing. Get a sense of the silent rhythm of life.

* Just before retiring go outside and look up at the night sky. You will soon sense another universal rhythm so unfamiliar to many. Let the night sky and the darkness embrace you and calm you as you prepare for a night's rest.

* When you read a book, do so in silence. Many of us read to music or during television commercials. Try silence. You'll grow to love it.

Soon you will begin to cherish the periods of silence you have built into your day and long for more. You will quickly discover that you are becoming more relaxed and less tense even in the midst of our noisy world. You will have made an invaluable new friend of silence, a friend which can comfort, heal and soothe your spirit. What a gift you will have given yourself.

Be still and know the restorative power of silence.

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Story...The Magic of the Night Sky

I love the night sky. There is something comforting, mysterious and hopeful about standing under a canopy of swirling stars. Each summer I go camping alone in Canada's beautiful northland to satisfy a hunger for solitude, wilderness and the night sky. Away from city lights there is nothing more awe inspiring than a star studded sky in the stillness of the wilderness.

I usually set up camp beside a lonely northern lake providing me with a long horizon and an uninterrupted view of the heavens. As darkness approaches I begin to sense an overwhelming closeness to the mysteries of the universe and a strong connection to the source of all that is. I become aware of an alternate rhythm to life - a rhythm which is so easily lost amidst the frenetic pace of contemporary existence. Embraced by darkness, with stars too numerous to count and comforted by the gentle lapping of the waves I begin to realize how much I miss living in a city with its incessant, invasive brightness. It is as if I am rediscovering an enormous part of a lost spiritual heritage.

When sleep begins to engulf me and my eyes start to close, I reluctantly move toward my camper not wanting to miss a moment of this celestial display but realizing that I can't resist the call to slumber any longer. In the warmth of my sleeping bag I let the silence and stillness lull me to sleep with the immortal words of Sophocles gently echoing across the centuries, " Mortal I know I am, short lived. Yet whenever I stand beneath a multitude of swirling stars I no longer tread this earth, but rise to feast with God and enjoy the food of the immortals." And so to sleep.

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Stories don't have to be long to be effective....example

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this story in the
newspaper.

A young mother had registered with her little baby for the
mother and infant swim at the community pool.

During the first session her baby let her know that she needed to be fed so the mom left the main pool to find a private spot to feed her little one. She found an area close to the wading pool and began breast feeding.

Well someone nearby was offended and reported the crime to the
pool manager who sent a life guard to investigate.

The young man approached the pair and said, " I'm sorry but
there is no food or drink allowed at pool side."

Can you believe it?

I use this story in my presentations on perceptions, attitudes and beliefs.

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Become a Great Storyteller

Become a Storyteller People Want to Listen To

Anyone who has heard me speak knows that I'm a big time believer in the art and power of storytelling. Every speech I deliver is generously laced with stories that amuse, inform, entertain and challenge my audiences.

Ever since we were young children we've had a hunger for stories and this hunger does not vanish with age. I read recently that we, as adults, listen to over 100,000 stories a year and I have no difficulty believing it. I think the number is actually higher when you consider that one phone call from a friend can contain over a dozen stories.

If I were asked to identify the secret to successful public speaking I would say, without hesitation, the ability to tell a great story.

Storytelling isn't just vital to public speakers, it is a very important skill to have in any social situation.

To learn more about how you can master the captivating art of storytelling in your personal and professional life visit my storytelling website.

This Story Proves that You Can't Please Everyone

Impossible to Please Everyone

Long ago on a small farm outside a remote country village
there lived a father and son who grew and sold vegetables to earn their
living.

Each Saturday morning they would take their produce, by
donkey, to the local market about 2 miles away.

One Saturday morning they both rode the donkey with the produce on their backs. The people on route looked at the father and son on the donkey and said, "Look at the two of them riding that poor donkey to market. How lazy they are."

The next Saturday the father rode the donkey and the son
walked. Once again the people on route said, " Look at that
lazy father riding while his poor son walks to market."

On the next trip the son rode the donkey and the
father walked and again the people said, " Look at that lazy boy
riding the donkey to market while his poor father walks."

The father and son decided to do something different the
following Saturday. They both carried the donkey tied by its feet
to a pole placed on their shoulders.

On their way to market they overheard the people say, " Look
how they treat that poor donkey and they had the local
constable charge the father and son with cruelty to animals.


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New Healthcare Cartoon

This is from my Healthcare Humor book, " Isn't that the Truth"

Also available on Amazon Kindle

New Motivational Cartoon

" A pat on the back is the best motivator."

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This was seen on a bulletin board when I entered the venue to speak

I was recently invited to speak to a group of women on Managing Stress Using Humor.
As I entered the building I noticed their staff bulletin board to my right.

I ALWAYS read bulletin board items because they give me a good idea of the workplace culture I'll be working in.

This item was there in plain sight. I liked it, wrote it down and started sharing it with every woman's group I speak to.

It always goes over well.

Here it is.... If anyone knows the author let me know and I will definitely give credit.

When we were young you made me blush.
Turn hot then cold and turn to mush.
I still find all these things are true...
BUT IS IT MENOPAUSE OR YOU?

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New cartoon plus cute oneliner

" 5 year old watching his Grandpa taking out his false teeth: " WOW, that was great. Now let me see you take off your nose."

New cartoon

New workplace cartoon with a lot of truth to it.

Hope you like this one. Mike

I Did it on Amazon Kindle

Well I finally did it. I took three of my best sellers and put them on Amazon Kindle. It wasn't that difficult. You can check them out here.

More will follow.

Check out my video on Stress Management and Humor

This talk was given to a group of community managers. The topic... Managing Stress Using Humor and Attitude. Take a look

Top Ten Things You NEVER Say to the Woman in Your Life

1. How about a treadmill for your birthday?
2. That fit you last year. Didn't it?
3. Let's face it Honey, the scales don't lie.
4. Do you ever stop talking?
5. What do you do all day?
6. Is that your third cookie?
7. You have the legs of a 25 year old model...from the knees down.
8. Are you going out in that?
9. Is your Mother coming for a visit again this year?
10. That's quite a paunch you've got there

The lesson in this is Think before you open your manly mouth.

New Office Cartoon

Isn't it interesting how many people in leadership positions change when they get a little power?

Verbal Self Defence

Sitting by the ocean

Sitting by the ocean today here in North Myrtle Beach I was reminded of the words of Gibran, " The sea never sleeps and in its vigil there is consolation for the restless soul." I could stay here forever. It is that peaceful and comforting.

New cartoon on relationships

How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking in Public in Just 30 Days

I am offering all my blog readers a chance to order my new ebook " The Art of Fearless Speaking" for a great price. If you're tired of being tongue tied every time you have to speak in front of others then this is for you. Check it out here.

A Photo that Proves That Humor is Everywhere

I looked out our hotel window and there it was...our laugh for the night. Sheer gift. Enjoy. Click Here to view.

Cartoon: You Know You're Stressed Out When...

The best thing you can do for your health and well being is learn the art of stress management

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NEW CARTOON:Parenting Teenagers and Staying Sane

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Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel



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The Lost Treasure Returns...A TRUE STORY

Many years ago I had the pleasure of teaching a
young woman who was one of the most gifted high school seniors
I have ever met. Not only was she brilliant in Math and
Science, but she was also extremely talented in the visual
arts. She could draw and paint beautifully. When Audrey
graduated from university she did so with two degrees, one in
fine arts and one in biochemistry. Not too many people shine
brilliantly in two such different areas of study. She was
gifted.

Just before her highschool graduation Audrey presented
me with a wonderful gift. It was a water colour painting of a
mother and her infant. A tear fell from the mother’s eye as
she looked lovingly at her precious child. Beneath the
painting Audrey had written these words: “The love of God
becomes real when, through me, it touches another.” What a
beautiful gift from such a sensitive, talented woman. I
immediately had the piece of art framed and hung in my office.

Years passed with many moves from one office to
another. Somewhere in the process of changing locations I lost
the painting of the mother and child. I had no idea how I lost
it or where it was and had given up hope of ever seeing it
again.

A couple of years ago after about eight years of not
knowing where my treasured painting was, I received a phone
call from a former colleague who said she had something of
mine she thought I would like returned. It was the picture
Audrey had painted for me years earlier. In cleaning out a
storage room she had discovered my gift. I promise I won’t
lose it a second time

When I reflect on what happened to my painting I am
struck by how precious gifts, when lost, have a way of finding
their way back to the people who treasure them the most. To
any other the painting was just that, a painting. To me it
spoke of a creative, intelligent, generous woman who gave her
talent to me in appreciation for our paths crossing and
connecting. Because of this obvious connection it found its
way home to me. I have discovered this to be true of people as
well. When you really love another, and you appear to lose
them, they tend to find their way back to your love even if it
takes years to do so. So we live in hope

I haven’t heard from Audrey in many years, but I know
that she will come back into my life in some way. We will meet again.

Mike Moore is a speaker and writer on human potential,
motivation and humour. You are invited to visit him online at
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How to Avoid Getting Old Just $10.00

Hi to all. I have adjusted the price of a download copy of my in-demand book " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live" It sells out at every time I speak.

Check it out here and download a copy for only $10.00

I know you'll love it.

2 Free Books on Humor in the Workplace

Hi. I would like to offer you, free of charge, two of my very popular e-books, Thank God It's Monday and Let the Laughter Begin ( 18 workplace cartoons)
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New Cartoon for You Parents of Teenagers

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New Health Cartoon

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New Cartoon for Teachers

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Cartoon Locating Deadbeat Dads



Be Funny Without Telling Jokes

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They Who Laugh, Last

I just returned from a week in beautiful St. Lucia. Now back to the ice and snow. While I did love the tropics it was difficult to get into the Christmas spirit sitting under a palm tree sweating profusely.




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New Stress Cartoon

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New Cartoon to Give Your Life a Lift

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Taming the Toxic People in Your Life

In my travels across North America speaking on motivation and human potential I hear the same question asked repeatedly, " How can I become more assertive?" There is no doubt about it, there are people in our lives who are harmful to our health and we don't like it one bit.

I read recently that toxic people make up about ten percent of the population and cause over 50 percent of all relational damage. For our own well-being and the well-being of those we care about we must learn how to cope with these toxic people at home, at work and at play.

I wrote the following report in response to the question, "How can I learn to cope with the difficult people in my life?" From the reaction I have had to this report it is proving helpful. I do want to say emphatically that what you read here won't do a thing to improve your situation unless you have the courage to use the suggestions given. Go for it! You're worth the effort.

TOXIC PEOPLE.........

rob us of our dignity.

destroy our self confidence.

increase our stress levels.

destroy our morale.

erode our self esteem.

foster negativity.

decrease productivity.

make life hellish.

are abusive.

are toxic because they can get away with it and it works for them.

HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC PEOPLE

Remember that you can't change toxic people, but you can learn to cope with them. Here are some effective strategies to try.

* Always stand at eye level with the person you are confronting. Never have them standing over you looking down.

* Respect the toxic person and always expect respect in return. Settle for nothing less.

* Remain calm.

* Listen attentively.

* Don't argue or interrupt, just listen.

* Don't accuse or judge, just state how you feel.

* If the toxic person tries to verbally bully you, just say, " I don't allow people to treat me this way." Then slowly and calmly walk away.

* When someone is being toxic to you here is a powerful response and one that is easy to use because you don't have to say a word. In the midst of a toxic attack just PAUSE....LOOK AT THE PERSON, WITHOUT EMOTION......TURN AND WALK AWAY. It works!

* Anger is sometimes a valid response.

* If all else fails you might be left with only one option; to separate yourself from the toxic person in your life.

YOU DON'T EXIST TO BE SOMEONE'S PERSONAL GARBAGE DUMP.

This is an excerpt from Mike's popular book  The Art of Verbal Self Defence. MORE HERE

How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live

To hell with aging gracefully I want to age humorously and FUNfully with a fantastic attitude!!




If you're one of the JOYLESS MULTITUDES who find yourself...

getting out of bed in the morning to the sound of creaking, stiff joints,


thinking that you have more sidewalk behind you than ahead of you,


fearing the END,worrying about when, not if, you'll get cancer,


and thinking that you're over the hill and too old to cut the mustard? ( Whatever that means)


Then YOU'VE GOT TO PUT A STOP TO IT RIGHT NOW!!!


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New Cartoon to Give Your Life a Lift

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Have you ever noticed this????

I was listening to a group of teenagers talking at a coffee shop and was inspired to draw this cartoon. What ever happened to fluid speech?



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Texting in the Classroom

I hope you enjoy this one. Mike




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Give your life a lift and a laugh

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I Love this Quotation

Someday after we have mastered the energies of wind, waves,tide and gravity we will harness, for God, the energies of love and for the second time in human history we will have discovered fire. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

The Transforming Power of Stories

As many of you know I am a professional speaker and committed storyteller. I doesn't matter who your audience is or how old they are they'll love you if you tell them stories.

You could be in a bar or at a house party telling a humorous or profound story, the fact is always the same... people love to tell and be told stories.

Notice that I stressed the words tell and told when referring to how stories are delivered. I did not use the word read. Anyone can read a story ( some better than others) but not everyone can tell a great story.

When you tell a story you make it your own. You can add or subtract details and add texture and suspense with your voice, gestures and facial expressions. In short you become an actor in your own drama and if you really know what you're doing you can have the audience in the palm of your hand in no time.

It is important to remember that we human beings have an insatiable appetite for stories. From the time we were children when we constantly asked our parents to,
"Tell me a story" until the present time nothing has changed. We love to listen to and tell stories.

Life is filled with experiences and when we share these experiences we are telling stories. When we listen to the experiences of others we are sharing their stories. Can you imagine life without stories? What would we talk about?

To validate this human hunger for stories all you have to do is observe what happens when you meet an old friend you haven't seen for some time. The first thing you want to do is find out what they've been up to. This is a request to be told stories.

This natural hunger for stories provides speakers, teachers, managers, parents and friends and with a powerful magnetic tool to connect with and hold peoples' interest and attention.

Stories inform, entertain and grab peoples' attention. Use them often and effectively and watch people come alive in your presence.

To obtain 5 Life Lesson Stories for use in lessons, presentations, conversations or with your childrem visit here.

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Free Stress Busting mp3 Audio

I would like to give you a FREE copy of the interview I did recently with Premier Summits. They interviewed 20 top authorities on Stress Management and I was pleased to be among them.
If you are interested in downloading a copy and learning about my HA Principle in managing stress Click hereThanks. Mike

Free Copy of The Healing and Bonding Power of Laughter

Hi. I'd like to offer you all a Free copy of my powerful life changing e-book " The Healing and Bonding Power of Laughter" Get it here. With thanks. Mike

How to Be Humorous and Entertaining in Any Situation

People often ask me if being humorous is something they can learn and I always answer with a resounding,"YES!!" Being humorous and entertaining can be learned and in a very short time too. If you're interested why not take a look at my e-book on the subject. You can find it here and as always I kept my price low and piled on the bonus items for you. Mike

5 Effective Ways to Develop Your Sense of Humor

Humor has long been considered one of the most effective tools to judge the quality of any relationship. If there is laughter present you can be sure the relationship is a healthy one. When the laughter ceases the relationship is on the down slide.

If you want to have more fulfilling relationships at home and at work you might want to consider sharpening your sense of humor as a great place to start.
Here are five ways to develop your sense of humor and improve your relationships in the process.

1. Begin to cultivate an atmosphere of humor and laughter in your relationships by focussing on the funny things in life and enjoying the laughter they evoke. Soon you will be seeing humor all over and enjoying it fully.

2. If you don 't laugh as much as you used to and want to correct the situation start associating with humorous, fun loving people and avoid the downers.

3. Learn to laugh at yourself. If you don't you leave the job to others. So many people are unable to laugh at themselves because of their own insecurities and fears. We are afraid to look foolish in the eyes of others and appear to be incompetent. It is important to realize that we all make mistakes and when we do a good laugh makes the mistake seem trivial and human.

4. Collect cartoons and jokes and put them on display on the fridge or the bulletin board for all to see and enjoy. Make sure to avoid racist, sexist or filthy humor. There is plenty of good clean humor to go around without resorting to these. Remember that there is a difference between dirty and earthy humor. I personally like earthy humor. I don't appreciate dirty material.

5. Use humor to neutralize conflict in your relationships. When things get tense use self deprecating humor to lighten things up. I remember one evening having an argument with my wife, Carol. In the heat of the moment she said something totally out of character. She said something hurtful. In my surprise I looked at her and said, " Carol, when you say things like that you stoop to my level." She started to laugh and so did I. It wasn't long before things were back to normal.

Remember that a sense of humor is learned, not inherited. You can sharpen your sense of humor if you really want to. When you do, you will find that your relationships become richer and more rewarding and that people find you more attractive and fun to be with. This alone makes improving your sense of humor worth the effort.

Mike Moore is an international speaker/ writer/ cartoonist on humor in the workplace and humor and stress management.

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Free Stress Busting Summit I am a Part Of

From July 20 to 26 there is a FREE Stress Management Premier Summit consisting of a series of great one hour interviews with North America's Leading authorities on managing stress. I will be interviewed on Managing Stress Using my HA Principle.

I'd love to have you join us when you can during the week of July 20. It's all free. To find out more re. the specific times, topics and dates Click HereHope to see you all there. Mike

Ten Effective Self Motivating Tips

No one can motivate anyone to do anything. All a person can do for another is provide them with incentives to motivate themselves. Here are ten very effective strategies to help you get up and get moving toward actualizing your enormous, untapped potential.


Be willing to leave your comfort zone. The greatest barrier to achieving your potential is your comfort zone. Great things happen when you make friends with your discomfort zone.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Wisdom helps us avoid making mistakes and comes from making a million of them.

Don't indulge in self-limiting thinking. Think empowering, expansive thoughts.
Choose to be happy. Happy people are easily motivated. Happiness is your birthright so don't settle for anything else.

Spend at least one hour a day in self-development. Read good books or listen to inspiring tapes. Driving to and from work provides an excellent opportunity to listen to self-improvement tapes.

Train yourself to finish what you start. So many of us become scattered as we try to accomplish a task. Finish one task before you begin another.

Live fully in the present moment. When you live in the past or the future you aren't able to make things happen in the present.

Commit yourself to joy. C.S. Lewis once said, " Joy is the serious business of heaven."

Never quit when you experience a setback or frustration. Success could be just around the corner.

Dare to dream big dreams. If there is anything to the law of expectation then we are moving in the direction of our dreams, goals and expectations.

The real tragedy in life is not in how much we suffer, but rather in how much we miss, so don't miss a thing.

Charles Dubois once said, " We must be prepared, at any moment, to sacrifice who we are for who we are capable of becoming."


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Of Course I'm Stressed Out Cartoon

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The Many Benefits of Being Able to Speak Confidently, Without Fear

Public speaking builds confidence. When you experience the thrill of holding an audience in the palm of your hand and receive their appreciative applause your confidence soars.


Public speaking boosts your self esteem. When you see the audience relate to you as someone who really knows what you are talking about your self esteem increases. And we all can use an increase in self esteem.


People start looking at you in a more positive way. Even if you never use your public speaking skills in giving formal presentations, people will notice that you are more articulate and confident in expressing an opinion or sharing an insight. You will discover that they begin looking to you for advice and opinions on many issues.


It helps you become a more organized thinker. Planning, writing and delivering a well researched , well organized presentation has an overflow effect in other areas of your life. You begin to plan and organize your thoughts more effectively. This is especially helpful in your career or business. When your manager or supervisor asks your opinion on some work- related issue you are better able to express your ideas in a clear, concise and well organized manner.


Public speaking begins to alter your self perception. As you begin to use the skills involved in public speaking you will notice that you begin to start talking to yourself in a more positive way. You begin to see yourself as capable and confident.


By accepting the challenge to speak in public you begin to explore and actualize your own potential. Many of us go through life not realizing how much we are capable of achieving. Public speaking is an effective tool in the process of self discovery.


Public speaking gives you the courage to break out of your comfort zone. I believe that the comfort zone is the enemy of human growth. When we are too comfortable where we are we tend to become stagnant. Speaking in public pushes us out of the comfort zone and reveals to us our enormous capabilities.

If you feel compelled to share your expertise or message with others do so. Start slowly and start small but start. The benefits and rewards are tremendous.


This is an excerpt from Mike Moore's Manual The Art of Fearless Speaking
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Get Well paid to speak your truth.

 Mike Moore is an international speaker on humor and human potential

Funny oneliners

I really like these.

Birds of a feather flock together . . . .and then shit on your car. (Sorry for the crude word but poop wouldn't have been as funny)

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL.

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, think of Algebra.


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Four Empowering Thoughts

* I am the product of the thoughts I think.

* " When running up a hill it's OK to give up as many times as you want as long as your feet keep moving." D. Millman

* When life puts a hurdle in front of you become a high jumper.

* Laughter destroys all limits to your thinking. When laughing you're open to all possibilities.

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Give Your Life a Lift and a Laugh

Here's a recent cartoon to brighten your day.
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Thoughts On Humor Therapy

For the next few weeks I'm going to share thoughts and insights from my huge collection on the therapeutic nature of humor,laughter and fun.

As many of you know,my mission in life is to humorize the world so we can all live the lives we were meant to live. So here are a few thoughts to stimulate your JOY JUICES. Mike

* Life may not be all fun and games, but a huge part of it should be.

* Humor and laughter allow you to enjoy life to the max and feel fully alive.

* Pain in life may be inevitable but misery is optional. Barbara Johnson

* Humor helps pile sandbags of wit against a flood of misfortune.

* Humor is another of the soul's weapons in the fight for self preservation. Victor Frankl

For a limited time I am offering you a FREE copy of my popular "101 Humorous Oneliners"

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You'll be learning from someone who earns his living speaking to groups throughout Canada and the USA.

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Humorous Oneliners to Give Your Life a Lift and a Laugh

I love humorous oneliners. They are fun, insightful and easy to use to brighten your conversation.


* Most people would rather defend to the death your right to say something rather than have to listen to you say it in the first place.

* Make sure that you’re never so busy learning the tricks of the trade that you never learn the trade.

* Inflation is just a drop in the buck.

* Winter is the time of the year when it’s too cold to do the jobs around the house that didn’t get done in the summer because it was too hot.

* A closed mouth gathers no feet.

* Oh Lord make my words palatable because tomorrow I may have to eat them.


How to Be Funny and Entertaining

Health Care Cartoon

Hi to all. I have been doing a lot of talks to health care providers of late and thought I would share a cartoon from my collection. Hope you enjoy it. Mike





For more health care cartoons

A Great Example of Aging With Humor

I am leaving in about 30 minutes for a talk to 600 teachers in New Brunswick but before I go I just have to share this with you.

Carol and I received this email this morning from a friend whose Mother is in a nursing home. She is 91 and very earthy,funny and sharp. I have three stories about this lady that I use in my talks with huge response. Now I have another. Here it is.


" We are having a party for my mother on May 15th as she will be turning 91 on the 17th. I hope she behaves at her birthday party. The social director where my mother lives told me she had everyone laughing at one of their group memory games. They were looking for words that are spelled & sound the same but mean something different. They gave some examples and then asked for some suggestions. My mother suggested the word "screw"."

Want to age with humor?

New Cartoon from Mike + 2 FREE e-books

Here is a new cartoon to brighten your day.




Two FREE ebooks on Stress and Humor in the Workplace for you here Scroll down on the page to find the e-books

Master the art of VERBAL SELF DEFENSE

How to Tame the Toxic People in Your Life

Discover effective tips, tools, and techniques to tame the stress inducing, toxic people in your life. You don't exist to be a doormat for anyone.

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I have been on the road speaking... NEW UPDATE

Hi to all. I have just returned from a speaking trip to Ottawa ON Canada ( The nation's Capital) where I spoke at the National Arts Centre to The Financial Management Institute of Canada. We stayed at the Lord Elgin Hotel and had a great time. The people at the conference were terrific and so receptive to my message, " Living a Balanced Life in an Unbalanced World" I just love this work!!

On our way to Ottawa we stopped in at Beachburg ON where a friend has her farm. The Ottawa Valley is beautiful any time of year but in Spring it has a special spirit of renewal. I sat for hours overlooking the valley watching the bluebirds build their nest on an nearby fence post. ESP in action( The Enjoyment of Simple Pleasures) Life is good. Thanks Barb for the hospitality.

Here is a new cartoon for you all to give your life a lift and a laugh.

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One of the Positive Things About Aging

There is always something positive in life if you only look for it



From "How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live"

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...STOP STUDENT BULLYING NOW!!!

I am so upset with what I have been seeing and hearing about student bullying and its tragic results that I've decided to do something about it NOW!!!
The INSANITY MUST STOP!!!!
I am in the process of putting together a practical blueprint for educators to do something to stop student bullying. I want to make it available to you free of charge as soon as it's finished. If you want to receive a copy visit here.
You'll see access instructions at the top of the page.

Get as many parents and educators on board as you can. Thanks. Mike

Together we can stop this insanity.

" All that's required for evil to continue is that good people stand by and do nothing."

LET'S DO SOMETHING SO CHILDREN CAN BE SAFE, SECURE AND AFFIRMED IN THEIR SCHOOLS.

This is one thing that drives me up a wall... and it's everywhere

Have you ever had this type of thing happen to you when you call a company and expect service? ALL I WANT IS TO TALK TO A REAL LIVE HUMAN BEING. Is that too much to expect? It must be, because I never get one. When will personal service and personal contact return to the marketplace? There...I feel better. Now back to joyful living.




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Positive Attitude Cartoon

So true



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Sad But Humorous

In yesterday's newspaper I read about a woman who won $20 million in the recent lottery. She had just come through a nasty divorce and had $80 in her bank account. She now had 20 million. Imagine that. ( I love stories where needy people win BIG!!)
Anyway she was interviewed by the press and was asked this question, " What would you like to say to your ex husband right now?" With a twinkle in her eye she replied, " It sure sucks to be you right now, doesn't it."

I Love Humorus Oneliners

Here is one I use in my talk " How to Parent Teenagers and Stay Sane"

Getting into an argument with a teenager is like getting into a peeing contest with a skunk.

If you have a humorous oneliner why not send it on so we can all enjoy it.

101 Humorous Oneliners

$7.00 Special Reports ( Public Speaking)

Hi to all. I just created a site you'll want to check out. All the special reports on this page can be downloaded for only $7 each. You can't get a better bargain than this.

How to Avoid Getting Old Cartoon

This is just one of the cartoons from my popular e-book " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live." Check it out HERE

How to Stop Verbal Bullies in Their Tracks $15.00

Hi. For one month, starting today March 10, I am offering visitors to The Laughter Lounge a chance to enroll in my 9 week online course on Taming the Toxic People in Your Life. If you feel abused by toxic people at home, work and play why not check it out? You don't exist to be anyone's personal dormat.

When You Have an 'I Hate My Job' Day

THIS ITEM WAS SENT TO ME BY ONE OF MY READERS. I loved it.

When you have an 'I Hate My Job day'
[Even if you're retired, you sometimes have those days]

Try this out:

On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy
and go to the thermometer section and purchase a
rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson.

Be very sure you get this brand.
When you get home, lock your doors, draw the curtains
and disconnect the phone so you will not be disturbed.

Change into very comfortable clothing and sit in your
favorite chair.
Open the package and remove the thermometer.
Now, carefully place it on a table or a surface so
that it will not become chipped or broken.

Now the fun part begins.

Take out the literature from the box
and read it carefully.
You will notice that in small print there is a
statement: "Every Rectal Thermometer made by Johnson &
Johnson is personally tested and then sanitized."
Now, close your eyes and repeat out loud five
times,' I am so glad I do not work in the thermometer
quality control department at Johnson & Johnson.'

HAVE A NICE DAY; AND REMEMBER, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE
ELSE WITH A JOB THAT IS MORE OF A PAIN IN THE ARSE THAN
YOURS!
..Remember, if you haven't got a smile on your
face and laughter in your heart....
Then you are just an old sour person;

Check out my latest audio CD " Live Laugh Love and Be Happy" ( How to be happy in a troubled world)

FREE COPY of " Thanks God It's Monday" ( Humor in the Workplace)

Hi. I would like to offer all my Laughter Lounge visitors a free copy of my popular e-book on Humor in the Workplace, " Thank God It's Monday" To access your free copy click here

If you ever need a fun speaker with a Great Message drop by here.Thanks, Mike

Stressed Out Moms

" Show me an unhurried woman and I'll show you a man."

I don't know who said this but it's true. Isn't it?

Most of the people in my audiences are women/moms and they have made it perfectly clear that they needed something addressed to them and their stresses. Since I speak on " The Hurried Woman's Syndrome" I thought I could do something for them. Even though I am a man I can and do appreciate the fact that women/moms are stetched and scattered beyong what is reasonable... AND IT'S NOT HEALTHY!



Take a peek at my "Survival Kit for Stressed Out Moms"

Ten Percent of the Population is on This Medication

When I read this statistic I couldn't believe it.




Check out my Stress Busting Kit

The Sad Reality of Loneliness ( Cartoon)

Someone once said that humor has long been a device for getting at the truth. I was reading about lonely seniors who spend their days alone with nobody to talk to or to visit them. It was then I was inspired to create this cartoon.

Let's give someone who lives alone a call just to say hi and chat for a few minutes.

Cartoons reflect life back to the viewer.

For More Cartoons

Attitude is Everything

Here is a cartoon from my popular book " Embracing the Mystery" Check it out here




More Motivational Cartoons Here

Isn't Love Wonderful?

If you're a grandfather you'll appreciate this one.



How to be Funny and Entertaining

Mike's new audio CD "Live, Laugh, Love and Be Happy" ( Humor and Attitude and the Quest for Happiness)

Funny One-liners

Here are four funny ones for you to brighten your day.

* I'm on two diets. I just don't get enough food on one.

* The only way to lose 75 pounds fast is to get mugged in England.

* My doctor suggested that I cut back on red meat, so I quit putting ketchup on my hamburgers.

* I'm not as smart as I used to be but you can't stay a teenagers all your life.

How to Be Funny and Entertaining


How To Be Happy In An Unhappy World

Motivational Cartoon

This just came to me. The inspiration just never stops.



How to Be Funny and Entertaining


More motivational cartoons

Happy Valentine's Day

Just a little Valentine Greeting to show you that I apppreciate your support and your business. Have a GOOD ONE!! Mike


Motivational Cartoons Here

How to Be Happy in an Unhappy World

We all want to be happy but so many of us aren't. Brian Tracey once wrote that happiness and peace of mind are the most important objectives we can pursue in life.

When I was a young man I wasn't happy and wanted to do something about it. I wanted happiness and was willing to do whatever it took to a achieve it. I read extensively and applied what I learned. In a very short time I reached my goal. I went from down in the dumps to the heights of delight.

My Journey formed the basis of a very popular audio CD I produced called Live, Laugh, Love and Be Happy ( Humor and Attitude in the Quest for Happiness.

Four Quotations that motivated me to get off my buns and choose to be happy.

* Your life has an expiration date.

* Everyone dies but few really live.

* The tragedy in life isn't found in how much we suffer but in how much we fail to enjoy.

* Life is a mystery to be lived and enjoyed not a problem to be endured and tolerated.


* Happiness is a proactive choice.

* Happiness comes from loving people and using things not from loving things and using people.




If you want to learn more about how you too can be happy, in the face of life's difficulties visit me here.,

My Video Clip on Managing Stress

Here is a brief clip from the talk/seminar I do on Managing Stress with Humor. Enjoy. Mike

This Actually Happened

A friend was approached by his son's teacher with the concern that Peter had no friends at school yet he seemed to have no problem getting along in class. When Peter was asked about it this was the reason he gave his Dad.




For More Family Cartoons

The Quest for Happiness

Hi. Here is a quote that I think should be burned into the memories of us all.

" Happiness comes from loving people and using things, not from loving things and using people." Anon

For more on our search for peace and happiness.

Ten Things a Man MUST NEVER Say to The Woman In His Life

Healthcare is such a big issue everywhere these days. Here are ten things men must never say to avoid medical expenses and guarantee healthy "accident" free living.

By the way I've said a couple of these in my life with Carol. In case you're interested.. my recuperation took three months but I still walk with a slight limp.

Never say to the woman in your life...

1. Is that your third cookie?

2. You can't blame everything on having children.

3. But you've had a headache for two weeks.

4. I think one glass of wine is enough. Don't you?

5. That's quite a paunch you're getting.

6. Scales don't lie, Hon.

7. Those slacks used to fit you so well.

8. I think it might be time for bifocals.

9. When you were young you were SO HOT!!

10.I was thinking of getting you a treadmill for your birthday. Would you like one?


Stay tuned for the Ten Things Women Must NEVER Say to the Man in her life.

How to Navigate the Sea of Life

Here is a cartoon from my collection of 52 Motivational Cartoons.
" When you find something humorous search for hidden wisdom."

The Magic of the Night Sky

I love the night sky. There is something comforting, mysterious and hopeful about standing under a canopy of swirling stars. Each summer I go camping alone in Canada’s beautiful north land to satisfy a hunger for solitude, wilderness and the night sky. Away from city lights there is nothing more awe inspiring than a star studded sky in the stillness of the wilderness.

I usually set up camp beside a lonely northern lake providing me with a long horizon and an uninterrupted view of the heavens. As darkness approaches I begin to sense an overwhelming closeness to the mysteries of the universe and a strong connection to the source of all that is. I become aware of an alternate rhythm to life - a rhythm which is so easily lost amidst the frenetic pace of contemporary existence. Embraced by darkness, with stars too numerous to count and comforted by the gentle lapping of the waves I begin to realize how much I miss, living in a city with its incessant, invasive brightness. It is as if I am rediscovering an enormous part of a lost spiritual heritage.

When sleep begins to engulf me and my eyes start to close, I reluctantly move toward my camper not wanting to miss a moment of this celestial display but realizing that I can’t resist the call to slumber any longer. In the warmth of my sleeping bag I let the silence and stillness lull me to sleep with the immortal words of Sophocles gently echoing across the centuries, “ Mortal I know I am, short lived, yet whenever I stand beneath a multitude of swirling stars I no longer tread this earth, but rise to feast with God and enjoy the food of the immortals.” And so to sleep.

Mike Moore is an international speaker and writer on Happiness,Human Potential and Humor

Check out Mike's best selling book Embracing the Mystery

Stop Verbal Bullies in Their Tracks

Dozens of bully busting tips that work. People don't exist to be the doormats of toxic people.

Workplace Cartoon: The Danger of Group Discussion

This one was inspired by listening to coffee chat in a lunch room.
MORE CARTOONS???

New Workplace Cartoon

Hope you like this one.More Cartoons Here

Free Copy of My Stress Busting Kit

Hi. I would like to invite you to visit my main speaker's page and download a free copy of my popular Stress Busting manual
" You Know You're Stressed Out When..." If you purchased it online it would cost you $19.97. Drop by and pick up your free copy.

Why am I giving it away FREE? Because I want you to consider hiring me to conduct a stress managing seminar or presentation if you're ever in the market for a fun speaker with a great message about living life to the fullest. Take care. Mike

" Laughter is the fuel of friendship." MM

If You Fear Speaking in Public More Than Death

Yep, it's the truth, people fear speaking in front of others more than they do death. This is so sad because the research shows that people who speak well and confidently get ahead faster than those who don't.

If you are one of the multitudes who dread public speaking then you must get a copy of my latest audio CD " The Art of Fearless Speaking" I will pay shipping and handling. Check it out here.